Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job summary

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There are two posts available for the role of Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse.

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to: Assessment and Care Co-ordination of clients experiencing a range of mental health conditions including but not limited to, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and OCD.

As well as this the team runs a both Depot and Clozapine Clinics, and the person would be expected to cover these as and when required, or potentially take this on as a regular part of their working week.

The role covers a wide geographical area within Mid-Essex, as such a driving license and access to a car is essential for the role. The team is a made up of other CPN's, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists as well as Support Workers and admin staff.

The team hold regular MDT and Business meetings to discuss the ongoing care of the clients as well as the functioning of the team.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Care Coordinator role within The Gables Specialist Mental Health Team, involving caseload management, duty service, depot clinics and clozapine clinics. EPUT are contracted to carry out duties under the Care Act 2014 and so the role also includes: investigation of safeguarding inquiries, completing care act assessments as well as applications for funding from the 117 or social care funding panels

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.